will my battery recover from discharge?

[klrdon@comcast.net]

Great info, Ian, thanks! New battery for me, when it arrives, thanks for all replies. Don M -----Original Message----- From: Ian Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 8:27 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Will my battery recover from discharge? AGM batteries need a heavier duty charger than lead acid batteries. A 1.5A trickle or smart charger won't get it done. Here's some quick search results. http://www.bitwrangler.com/wt/lv-ab-agm.html http://www.batterystuff.com/tutorial_battery.html http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, wrote: > > > Well, I did something stoopid and left an audio accessory plugged into the > KLR650 accessory socket and a week later found the battery down to 7v. > Plugged up the Battery Tender and got it up to 11v but nothing but a buzz > when hitting the starter button. Have put it on a 1 A. charger that is > reading 14v . Do you think it will "rise from the slab". The battery is a > maintenance free glass mat, 6 years old but healthy and well maintained > until this episode. Ironically, just today I ordered a battery from Fred > but > it won't be here by Thursday. May have to ride the street bike instead. > > Rats! > Don M > ------------------------------------ List Sponsors - Dual Sport News: http://www.dualsportnews.com Arrowhead Motorsports: http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok: http://www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html Member Map: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/app/peoplemap/view/map Group Apps: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSN_KLR650/grouplets/subscriptionsYahoo! Groups Links ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1325 / Virus Database: 1500/3601 - Release Date: 04/27/11